The Indianapolis journal., 1887-11-13
PERSONAL AND SOCIETY.
Things Talked About In Society.


Two refining influences have been at work in
Indianapolis during the past week-the Cnrys-
anthemum show and the art exhibit The
former was q revelation, even to those who had
knowledge of the flower. on account
of its almost infinite variety. for they
ranged from the size of small but
ton to that Of a saucer In the color
ings the delicate tints, some times three or four
to flower. were beautiful, and what seemed
more wonderful was, that the outside of the
petal, in some instances. was white. and the in
side a deep red. or vice versa The effect, on
entering Tcmlinson Hall. was more like looking
on q picture than u reality. for, as il the
arst ever given here it was q new iiseA to almost
every visitor, and the beds of flowers. the elao-
crate decorations. the lights. music and visitors
made one feel as If transported TO another coun-
try. Many OF the plants were bought here, and
now decorate the homes, stores and green
houses. The roses and designs were magn1n-
cent The orchids attracted considerable atten-
tion.b ut they only peculiar, rarely beauti-
ful enough to wish to possess. At the art ex-
hibit Was shown a quantity and variety or ict-
ures sufficient to satisfy any demands. Saa,a pU.
lists, Mr.. T. Steele and Mr. For
syth attracted much attention because
Of the artists as well as the merit OF the produc
tioes. The pictures by Harry Williams, OF
this city, now studying at Munich, are truly no
ble and beautiful. and have the charm, the In
de9cr1baOto, SOmetQl0E.
just few painters. that is recognized as genius
In the Morning at Fehriog." there IS sunny
morning mist enwrappinR village, soft MIL, smlt-
ing fields and green trees. In the foreground
the cool shadows of early morning cover the
clear mountain brook just beyond the rustic
bridge has begun her
morning work of carrying water. There Is q de-
lightful and joyous feeling Of dawn, and OF the
commencement of the day in this picture. "The
Furz Fields" is large picture. which brings be-
fore the eve and mind calm summer weather.
tha chs yff1lu of
the delicious atmosphere of climate OF fre-
quent showers To sit before it is to be out of
doors for while in pleasant place. Mr.
SteeIs's Vermont paintings show his constant
labor and Improvement. The rage for etchings
il on the increase, and, while few years ago
they were rare. it is now that the home without
one is rarity. Mrs Adsit, OF Milwaukee,
gave the impetus to art in this city which has
developed to such proud proportions. Etching
and engraving, as well as mezzotint. were
fully described and explained in her course of
lectures, and thoroughly that few amateur
artists here tied it, and made some very clever
pictures at the time, though II it has been Kept
MP the public had not been aware of it. It is to
be regretted that some art students stop just
where they taking instructions, and
often the last study remains the last picture
made the end of the chapter. Is it the fault
of the pupil or the teacherf It Is the same fire.
qaently with the music pupil He or she never
advances beyond the point where instruction
ceased. The attendance and sale at both shows
has been less than IL should have been, when it
il considered that in both there could be nothing
ize what they have lost by not attending. The
entrance fee small enough, and more has
been spent dozen times with less return for the
outlay.
The following note was sent to young lady
on Thursday by young gentleman who is given
20 making "iinele:
Would you think it quite right,
On nj this Ms Ip prayer w meeting night, 5,,tn
And wander through bowers
Of sweet scented flowers -
And view them In all their beautyf
Soft your conscience is clear,
And no dates interfere.
And you feel that youd d like to go;
II so, by your leave
I'll you this eve,
And wen so to the "'anthemum show"
There have been quite number Of theater
parties during the past week to entertain the
many young lady visitors there in the city.
Dne night it was quite a full dress affair, and a
newly married couple in the parouet settled
between themselves the relation that the gentle
men and ladies in the box bore to each other,
believing that they had recently been welded
that they we're not the only ores, and so the
lady In white. whose attendant WAS more than
devoted. were the husband wife and the others
were of the bridal party. AS the listener hap
pened to know all of the box party the criticisms
upon them were amusing to say the least. One
member has since confessed that they took
a box to be seen, for they did not pay any at
tention to the performances.
The Assembly is assuming large proportions,
as more than one hundred gentlemen have ac-
cepted the invitation to join. The first german
will be held Wednesday evening Of next
week at the Dsnison Hotel. The spacious
dining-room will be used for dancing, and will
be elaborateiy decorated in novel designs, and
the adjoining rooms will be for the serving of
refreshments. A large orchestra of favorite
musicians will furnish the music. The german
figures are to be something new. and the favors
are TO come from New York. The grand prom
enade will begin at 8 o'clock Members are re-
quested to secure their cards Of Mr.. Colt, at the
Indianapolis National Bank, as possible
the managers may know just how many will
be in attendance. The three affairs will be the
fashionable events of the season here as they
are in other cities.
Personal Mention.
Mrs. Alex. c. Jameson has returned from Buffalo,
N. Y.
Hon. W. D. Sayre, of Wabash, in the city yes
ferday.